SPRINGVALE — Lucille I. Bergeron, 94, of Springvale, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 in Sanford. She was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on April 8, 1920, a daughter of the late Elzear and Emilienne (Gosselin) Croteau. At the age of 7, her family moved to Dummer, New Hampshire, where she attended local schools. […]
October 2014
Fish and game club to host deer pool
SPRINGVALE — The Springvale Fish and Game Club announces its Deer Pool and upcoming banquet. Youth must be entered in the deer pool by Oct. 24 and adults by Oct. 31. The fee is $20, which includes entry to the banquet, set for 2-6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Crabby Bear Restaurant, Route 109, Acton. Adults […]
Current methods equate to killing, not hunting
For decades my husband, a bow-hunter, eagerly awaited his autumn tradition. Together we drove the three hours to the place he fondly called “huntin’ camp,” and walked through the woods ”“ examining new and old trails, searching for evidence of a rutting deer’s scrapes, and ultimately, deciding on the perfect tree in which to place […]
Berwick man faces child porn charges
PORTLAND (AP) — A Berwick man facing federal child pornography charges has been released on bail. Peter Anderson was taken into custody of the U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday after a warrant charging him with possession of child pornography was issued last week, according to court records. Anderson appeared in court on Wednesday and was […]
Nor’easters overcome elements, SRU for conference win
BIDDEFORD —The University of New England got two goals from junior Jackie Dickerson on its way to a 4-0 shutout of Salve Regina University in a Commonwealth Coast Conference women’s soccer match played in strong winds and rain Wednesday afternoon at the Big Blue Turf. The Nor’easters, who earlier in the day learned they are […]
Paul T. Brady
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Paul T. Brady, 84, of Old Orchard Beach, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 at Seal Rock Healthcare. He was born June 15, 1930 in Lewiston, the son of Thomas and Theresa (Sullivan) Brady. He came here as a child and was educated in Biddeford public schools. He was a graduate of […]
Two deadly attacks in Canada stir fears of terrorism, retribution
OTTAWA, Ontario — Two deadly attacks in three days against members of the military stunned Canadians and raised fears their country was being targeted for reprisals for joining the U.S.-led air campaign against an extremist Islamic group in Iraq and Syria. “We will not be intimidated. Canada will never be intimidated,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper […]
PSQ lives up to its reputation, once again
The 46th season of concerts by the Portland String Quartet began with a program given at Woodfords Congregational Church on Oct. 12. It was obvious from the start that the first violinist, Dean Stein, has fit comfortably in the position formerly occupied by the late Stephen Kecskemethy. His technique, and especially his ability to navigate […]
Court: Maine agency can campaign against bear vote
PORTLAND (AP) — A Portland judge ruled on Wednesday that the state’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife can use its resources to campaign against a statewide referendum to ban certain bear-hunting tactics. Justice Joyce Wheeler ruled Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting failed to demonstrate the department’s opposition to ban caused “irreparable injury.” The group […]
Michaud should get the chance to lead Maine
Paul LePage threatening to blow up a newspaper is not a governor of character, it is someone who is in of need help. In a relationship, it would be considered abusive. What if a teacher talked to a student like that? LePage chose to negate his duties by not attending the New England Governors (all […]